Profile research reviewed Aug 17, 2026
Alex Padilla is a Democratic senator from California who has served in the Senate since 2021, according to Congress.gov.
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Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla is a Democratic senator from California who has served in the Senate since 2021, according to Congress.gov.
The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration lists Padilla as its ranking member, serving opposite Chairman Mitch McConnell. The committee has jurisdiction over Senate administration and a range of federal-election and congressional matters.
On February 11, 2026, Padilla introduced S. 3840, a proposal to designate Health Investment Zones in areas with large health disparities. Congress.gov records the bill as referred to the Senate Finance Committee and still at the introduced stage.
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- Ranking Member — Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- U.S. Senator — California
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- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration — Ranking Member
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S. 3840 — Health Investment Zones Act of 2026
Padilla introduced S. 3840 on February 11, 2026; Congress.gov records it as referred to the Senate Finance Committee and at the introduced stage.
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